Port Elliot Accommodation by Encounter Holiday Rentals

15/07/2023

Port Elliot shines at any time of year. Stay at Beachcomber on Horseshoe Bay. Contact us today!

As winter graces us with its presence, the allure of 's ridiculously good beaches remains irresistible. Amidst the serene green hills and crystal-clear waters of this time of year, the Harbourmasters walking trail around the headland to reveals a hidden treasure on the ... Where breathtaking coastal views, rugged cliffs, and the soothing ocean breeze accompany your journey. Once you've worked up an appetite, take a short stroll from the trail to indulge in the buzzing cafes and restaurants nearby 😍

📸 Trent John Martin

03/01/2023

Hello all fans of gorgeous Port Elliot! We have a couple of minimum five night vacancies at Neptune from 18 January or Meridian from 16 January. Please book now to avoid disappointment. Beachcomber is already booked out for January. Speak soon! Wendy and Philip Www.encounterholidayrentals.com ph 0408 817 395.

From the moment you step into one of our Port Elliot holiday houses. You will know you have made the right choice for your holiday. Encounter Holiday Rentals We are always available, contact Philip and Wendy 7 days per week by: ph 0418 817 394, 0408 817 395 or email [email protected]....

27/12/2022

Hello all fans of gorgeous Port Elliot! January bookings now open for Beachcomber Horseshoe Bay. Speak soon! Wendy and Philip Www.encounterholidayrentals.com ph 0408 817 395.

10/08/2022

Latest whale sightings.

Whale Sightings - Tuesday 9 August 2022

🐳🐳3.45pm A Mother and calf pair are at Basham Beach, Middleton,

🐳🐳2.50pm Buttons and Bobby are approximately 700 metres out from Frenchman Lookout, Port Elliot.

🐳🐳2.10pm Buttons and Bobby are 100 metres south-east of Frenchman Rock, Port Elliot. They have been seen swimming around the rock and the shore.

🐳🐳1.36pm A Mother and calf (CC4) are approximately 2 kilometres south of Skye Ave, Middleton. Zelda and Diamond (CC3) are 1400 metres south travelling east.

🐳🐳11.50am Buttons and Bobby are approximately 900 metres south-east of Basham Beach, Middleton.

🐳🐳11.45am A Mother and calf (CC6) are 800 metres south of Miami Blvd, Middleton.

🐳🐳 🐳🐳 🐳🐳 10.30am Nettie and her calf are approximately 900 metres east of Frenchman Rock, Port Elliot. Zelda and Diamond are about 1 kilometer east amd another pair are resting 500 metres north of Frenchman Rock.

🐳🐳 🐳 10.30am A Mother and calf pair (CC4) are 700 metres south-east of Goolwa Beach travelling west. The single SRW is approximately 1000 metres south-east of Goolwa Beach.

🐳🐳 🐳9.51am Mother and calf (CC4) and a single SRW are at Goolwa heading east.

🐳🐳 9.40am Nettie and her calf (CC5) are approximately 700 metres east of Frenchman Rock moving to the north.

🐳🐳9.03am A Mother and calf (CC6) are heading west from Goolwa Beach. Another Mother and calf are with an unidentified single SRW near Goolwa Beach.

🐳🐳8.53am Mother and Calf (CC6) are approximately 500 metres south-east of Goolwa Beach heading east. A pod of dolphins upsetting the mum as they swim around them.

🐳🐳 🐳🐳 🐳8.30am Mother and Calf (CC6) are about 600 metres south-east of Goolwa Beach. Another Mother and calf (CC4) are with an unidentified single SRW are milling approximately 1000 metres south of Goolwa Beach.

🐳🐳 8.11am A Mother and calf pair have are around Goolwa with reports of a whale breaching.

🐳🐳 🐳🐳 🐳🐳8.00 am A Mother and Calf pair is near Frenchman Rock, Port Elliot, with another pair spotted near Basham Beach and one pair near Miami Blvd. Middleton

🐳🐳7.30am Zelda and Diamond (CC3) are approximately 1.2 kilometres south-west of Skye Ave, Middleton. Diamond is learning how to breach with multiple breaches reported.

📷 Southern Right Whale Mother and Calf taken by Andrew Newton - 16 July 2022

Sightings today provided by EBRWS – Encounter Bay Right Whale Study.

04/01/2022

How good was Horseshoe Bay on New Years Eve! If you would like a holiday we have a week available at Neptune from 19 January and Meridian from 20 January. Minimum 7 nights applies. Www.encounterholidayrentals.com

11/08/2021

Lots of whale activity in Port Elliot today! Www.encounterholidayrentals.com

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 - 𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏

🐳🐳 At 11.50am Broderie and her calf were spotted at Oliver's Reef, Victor Harbor.

🐳🐳 At 10.53am a SRW CC pair were sighted 460m south from Knights Beach, Middleton. Broderie and her calf are now heading west.

🐳🐳 At 10:24am a SRW CC pair were sighted out from Pullen Island, Port Elliot. The pair were seen moving around Pullen Island and heading in a southerly direction.

🐳🐳 At 9:42am confirmation that the earlier sighting was in fact a SRW CC pair. Looking forward to finding out who this pair could it be!

🐳 At 9:38am there was tail slapping sighted east of Freeman's K**b Lookout. The experts suspect a Southern Right Whale (SRW) cow and calf pair (CC) 🐳🐳

🐳 At 8.59am an unidentified whale was spectacularly seen breaching five kilometres out from Waitpinga cliffs.

📷 by Sudheer Ahamed

03/07/2021

Whale sightings in Port Elliot! Www.encounterholidayrentals.com

𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 - 𝟐 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏

🐳🐳 At 3.35pm the Wright Island SRW mother and calf were still seen lingering in the middle of the triangle of Granite, Wright and Seal Islands.

🐳🐳 At 1.35pm multiple reports were received of the Wright Island pair having an amazing time playing and splashing around in the rain and hail.

🐳🐳 At 12.45pm its been confirmed that the Wright Island whale sighting is in fact a Southern Right Whale (SRW) mother and calf 👏 The pair are currently 400 metres north-west of Wright Island.

🐳 At 11.50am an unconfirmed whale species was sighted approximately 100 metres from Wright Island on the north-west side.

🐳 At 9.20am a whale was sighted one kilometre east of Frenchman Rock, Port Elliot with the species not yet confirmed.

The Christies Beach mother and calf can still be seen between today's rough surf:
🐳 8.30am sighted approximately 50 metres in front of the Ripple and Swirl Cafe.

AMAZING and very cute 📷 taken by Shaun Tiz-jak Allanson who has dedicated his time this week to capturing photos and video of this Christies Beach cow and calf.

The work of people like Shaun (and there are many of them 🙌) help ensure Southern Right Whale protection, conservation and education.

03/07/2021

Wonderful video of the whales frolicking in Port Elliot. Well worth watching if you are unable to visit in person. Www.encounterholidayrentals.com

30/06/2021

More yummy treats to enjoy at Port Elliot bakery! Www.encounterholidayrentals.com

New Donut of the Month:
Blissful Biscoff, filled with a cream that is bursting with caramelised biscuits, custard & buttery flavour notes! 🍪🥰

01/06/2021

Delicious winter options at Port Elliot bakery!

New Pie of the Month: Cheesy Cauliflower Broccoli pie 🥧 (vegetarian) back by request the Winter Warmer!

01/05/2021

Don't of me month to try when you visit Port Elliot.

New Donut of the Month: Caramilk Marble!! Filled with a caramilk hazelnut creamy centre it’s one not to be missed! 💗!!

30/04/2021

Southern Surf festival 1 and 2 May.

The Southern Surf Festival returns to Middleton Point this weekend (1 + 2 May), featuring over 200 competitors vying for State Championship status in shortboard, longboard and kneeboard events. There will be music, food trucks, local refreshments and much more, making it a true celebration of SA’s surf culture!
To see what other events are also coming up in Alexandrina visit www.alexandrina.sa.gov.au

19/04/2021

The whales have arrived for 2021. See the whale centre website for daily locations!

09/04/2021

Activities on the South Coast during the holidays!

Get ready for a weekend of activity at the Goolwa Wharf Precinct on 17 and 18 April.
Enjoy a variety of activities, and the grace and beauty of some of your favourite wooden boats including the PS Oscar W and the PS Marion – both of which will be running river cruises all weekend. On the Sunday, watch the ‘Parade of Sail’ from 12 noon.
A perfect weekend to get together with friends and family, enjoy some live music, pack a picnic or support Goolwa's local businesses.
For more information visit https://bit.ly/3dLMD2f

03/04/2021

Fabulous Easter weather in Port Elliot South Australia!

Check out Horseshoe Bay today ..Such a contrast to last easter when the beaches where basically empty ....feels like its the middle of summer

13/03/2021

Calling all antique enthusiasts and bargain hunters to the Salvage Barn Port Elliot!

16/02/2021

If you want to feature on tv Thursday head down to beautiful Port Elliot South Australia!

The Today Show is rolling back into Alexandrina this Thursday morning (18 Feb). This time they will be visiting the heritage and natural charms of our much-loved Port Elliot. All are welcome to come along and say ‘good morning’ during the weather cross every half hour from 5.30am. The Today Show team will be visiting businesses and chatting with locals along The Strand, before heading to Horseshoe Bay (or possibly Basham Beach).

01/02/2021

As always beautiful Horseshoe Bay. Come and stay at our spotless family owned holiday homes. Www.encounterholidayrentals.com or 0408 817 395. We are quite busy so please visit our site and check for availability. Wendy and Philip.

40°c at Horseshoe Bay .....can't wait for the next day like this

14/01/2021

Port Elliot market coming up!

11/01/2021

Gorgeous Horseshoe Bay Port Elliot. Vacancies available from 27 January.

who is ready for some more weather like we had on the weekend ........

30/12/2020

Just one opportunity left on January at our home Neptune Port Elliot! For those of you looking for a January holiday in beautiful Port Elliot we have just one vacancy from 19 January for 7 nights. This includes the Australia Day long weekend! Maximum of four guests including children. We have SA Govt COVID aware accreditation and our tariffs include sterilised linen and towels and departure servicing. Visit our web site www.encounterholidayrentals.com for pricing etc. Happy New Year. Wendy and Philip.

From the moment you step into one of our Port Elliot holiday houses.You will know you have made the right choice for your holiday. Encounter Holiday Rentals We are always available, contact Philip and Wendy 7 days per week by: ph 0418 817 394, 0408 817 395 or email [email protected] ....

05/12/2020

We have limited school holiday vacancies in two of our family owned holiday homes.
Guaranteed clean, covid accredited, sterilised linen and towels.
Vacancies.
Neptune from 19 January min 7 nights.
Meridian 17 to 21 December and from 21 January minimum 6 nights.
Sorry Beachcomber is booked out for all of the summer school holidays.
Call us 0408 817 395 seven days a week or visit our web site www.encounterholidayrentals.com.
See you in Port Elliot safe, clean holiday accommodation this summer? Wendy and Philip.

From the moment you step into one of our Port Elliot holiday houses.You will know you have made the right choice for your holiday. Encounter Holiday Rentals We are always available, contact Philip and Wendy 7 days per week by: ph 0418 817 394, 0408 817 395 or email [email protected] ....

05/12/2020

From the moment you step into one of our Port Elliot holiday houses.You will know you have made the right choice for your holiday. Encounter Holiday Rentals We are always available, contact Philip and Wendy 7 days per week by: ph 0418 817 394, 0408 817 395 or email [email protected] ....

25/07/2020

Come to Port Elliot to see the whales, visible from the balcony at Neptune, Meridian and Beachcomber. www.encounterholidayrentals.com

From the moment you step into one of our Port Elliot holiday houses.You will know you have made the right choice for your holiday. Encounter Holiday Rentals We are always available, contact Philip and Wendy 7 days per week by: ph 0418 817 394, 0408 817 395 or email [email protected] ....

15/07/2020

Fabulous Port Elliot. Who would think it was the middle of winter? Great at any time of year!

Port Elliot looking amazing today

07/07/2020

Surfing at Port Elliot, Fantastic. Encounter Holiday Rentals.

Another awesome week of winter weather on the way for the south coast.....this is a photo from last week but I have a feeling it will be this good again

30/06/2020

Fantastic South Coast Images, the weather has been stunning in Port Elliot South Australia!

Breathtaking conditions along the south coast over the past few days , How good is this view from today

27/06/2020

Wonderful Port Elliot, why not come for a visit. www.encounterholidayrentals.com

25/06/2020

Fabulous Port Elliot. Although the weather is cooler as it is winter, the whales are here with their young and the waves are spectacular!

The shortest day of the year was yesterday ..that means its getting closer to more days like this

24/06/2020

Wonderful Port Elliot South Australia. Why not come for a visit? Www.encounterholidayrentals.com

From the moment you step into one of our Port Elliot holiday houses.You will know you have made the right choice for your holiday. Encounter Holiday Rentals Contact us 7 days per week by ph 0418 817 394, or email [email protected] . All of our Port Elliot holiday homes are on the beac...

30/01/2020

22/08/2019

Fantastic Port Elliot. Stay at Meridian or Neptune Encounter Holiday Rentals for this view!

Epic looking conditions for tomorrow ...have a great Friday everyone ✌️

01/08/2019

Hey guys i'm going to have a few prints hanging at the Chiton SLSC along side some awesome art work from Hannah bailey and also more epic photos from Chris bock and Jimmy Hurford, its for SALA and it starts this saturday at 7pm and will run for the following month ...be sure to drop past and check it out...cheers everyone ✌️

21/07/2019

Whales around Chiton Rocks Port Elliot!

16/07/2019

Another fantastic panorama of Port Elliot South Australia!

Birds eye view of commodore point

07/05/2019

01/04/2019

Fantastic Port Elliot waves!

Hopefully a few of these in-between jobs tomorrow

21/02/2019

Why not have a beer tour when you next visit the Fleurieu?

South Australia's Fleurieu Peninsula is the place to be for beer lovers, with a number of craft breweries calling the region home.

16/02/2019

There are some pretty spectacular places on the Fleurieu, This would have to be one of the most underrated spots